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2 Easy Tropical Smoothie garnished with umbrellas and a striped cute straw
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April 19, 2026

Easy Tropical Smoothie (Kid Favorite)

This easy, sweet, smoothie has your favorite tropical flavors, protein, and is a delicious, mom-approved kid snack. Inspired by our family vacation to the British Virgin Islands, where we enjoyed a fresh mango and banana smoothie from Island Roots Café at the Moorings on Tortola. After the trip, we were determined to recreate that vacation vibe at home. The Tropical Smoothie Ingredients You will need a ripe banana, one cup…
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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta prepared and topped on pasta on a white plate
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February 27, 2026

7 Best Pasta Dishes for Family Dinner

Pasta dinner is the most delicious and simple way to please the family any night! From special occasions to weeknight rotation, here are our favorite pasta recipes right now. #1 Caprese Chicken and Pesto Pasta This Caprese Chicken is perfect for a Sunday night dinner or a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken…
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3 squares of the cookie cake cut and placed on a white place, surrounded by a few valentine red and pink m & ms.
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February 5, 2026

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | Valentine’s Cookie Cake

This recipe came about during the holiday season when I wanted a festive dessert to feed 10 people staying in our home who love desserts.   I tested this originally without the cocoa but decided I wanted it to be a little richer for my chocolate-loving French in-laws.  So I continued testing it, and now it's a Valentine's Day-themed cookie cake.  What's great is that you can tailor it to any…
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Prepared taco layer dip next to a wooden bowl of chips.
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January 19, 2026

Crowd-Pleasing Super Bowl Party Dips

These crowd-pleasing game day dips are meant for football parties, family gatherings, and stress-free entertaining. Perfect for your Super Bowl party needs! #1 Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip Level up your Super Bowl party with this Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip- it is the ultimate savory party dip.  We love making this any chance our families get together; it is so good that it's dangerous!  It is also a perfect dip for…
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A Santa statue holding a plate of double chocolate chip cookies with red and green m & m's
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December 11, 2025

Ten Holiday Sweet Treats

With the holidays upon us, festive and delicious food ideas are top of mind. We have many favorite sweet treat traditions to share! We hope you find something on this list that will appeal to your crowd's seasonal tastes. #1 Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll This is our best holiday breakfast tradition! Making a giant, supersized cinnamon roll with my kids in preparation for Christmas morning has quickly become one of the…
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Pumpkin pie square piece on a white plate, with a side of whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice
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November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving Recipe Inspirations 2025

Everyone is busy getting ready for the holiday season.  We are all preparing for time with family!  So,  of course, planning the Thanksgiving menu is top of mind for us.  Some traditional holiday dishes, and some fresh, new recipes; here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes right now. #1 Kir Royal Not only is this champagne-based cocktail delicious, but it is gorgeous as well.  We enjoy this Kir Royal…
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A slice of high protein egg bake on a plate with a side of fresh fruit
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November 19, 2025

High-Protein Egg Bake with Ground Turkey

This high-protein breakfast casserole recipe is a make-ahead, healthy solution for busy weekday mornings.  In an effort to make my own breakfast a little faster and more nutritious for weekday mornings, I started working on this recipe.  I love to make this egg bake with ground turkey on a Sunday or early Monday morning so I can eat it for the rest of the week.  Packed with protein and veggies,…
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Caramel Apple Cider Mule prepared in a glass, garnished with green apple slices, cinnamon stick, and a dash of nutmeg
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November 11, 2025

Caramel Apple Cider Mule

If you are looking for the ultimate fall cocktail, look no further! This caramel apple cider mule is a sweet, festive, and refreshing drink perfect for your fall football parties, Halloween gathering, or Thanksgiving celebration. Caramel Apple Cider Mule Ingredients Only a few simple, fall-themed ingredients will bring you all the flavors of the season. You will need apple cider, caramel apple vodka, ginger beer, and grated nutmeg. Garnish with…
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Pork loin sliced in an iron skillet with honey dijon sauce drizzled over the top.
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October 28, 2025

Easy Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Seared and oven-baked, this pork tenderloin is easy to pull together in a pinch. It is moist with a delicious flavor that will make it your family's new favorite go-to weeknight main course. I started testing this tenderloin recipe when I didn't have time to marinate it like I normally do in the Citrus & Rosemary recipe.  I didn't expect it to be so flavorful and delicious, without marinating ahead…
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2 prickly pear margaritas prepared in a salted rim glass served on a wooden tray
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September 25, 2025

Prickly Pear Margarita

If you know us well, you know that we're big fans of a good margarita.  Typically, I'll go for the standard lime margarita, like this Best Margarita. Recently, however, on a day trip to the quaint Texas town of Wimberly, my husband ordered a Prickly Pear Margarita.   After trying it, I had to invent my own version.  It's a beautiful, vibrant color and has a hint of sweetness to it,…
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